The study reveals that the rise in demand for flexible workspaces, the emergence of a more dynamic workforce, and an increasing focus on employee performance and wellbeing will dominate global CRE strategies in 2018. The adoption of smart real estate technologies and digitisation of buildings will also continue to transform the industry and shape the future of work.

Tom Carroll, head of corporate research, EMEA, JLL, said: "Real estate is an engine for innovation and growth. As the workforce becomes more flexible and dynamic, organisations are building more agile environments to embrace this transformation. We expect more businesses to 'humanise' their workplace through digitisation and smart technologies, using employee satisfaction, performance and wellbeing as the new way to measure success."

Additional key trends identified in this report include:

Innovation culture. The rise of a work environment that supports creativity, cross-collaboration and innovation will be key to future proofing corporate real estate strategies.